The Man Who Sold Himself
Gavin Harrison · 2012
41 min · 10 tracks · progressive rock
A rhythmic exploration of identity and introspection, blending intricate progressive rock compositions with emotionally charged lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Man Who Sold Himself — This title track encapsulates the album's central theme of self-exploration and sacrifice through haunting melodies and dynamic shifts.
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Prize — Opening with a captivating rhythm, this track sets the tone for the album, blending complex time signatures with poignant lyrical content.
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Body Temple — This song stands out for its rich instrumentation and philosophical lyrics, exploring themes of physicality and existence in a compelling manner.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Intricate compositions and strong lyrical themes create a distinctive progressive rock experience.
What we noticed
- Each track incorporates layered instrumentation, with a prominent use of both electric and acoustic elements throughout.
- Lyrical themes of identity and introspection are woven into the fabric of the music, often reflecting personal narratives.
- The final track, 'Way', serves as a reflective conclusion, slowing down the tempo and revisiting motifs from earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Own
The perspective shifts from external observation to personal accountability, emphasizing ownership over one's choices.
This shift in perspective deepens the emotional impact of the song, inviting listeners to reflect on their own responsibilities.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prize 4:08
- 2 Identitas 5:05
- 3 The Man Who Sold Himself 3:23
- 4 Own 2:49
- 5 Body Temple 5:10
- 6 107 3:24
- 7 Wherewithal 4:52
- 8 Awake 4:06
- 9 Illusion 6:04
- 10 Way 2:52
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